Sheep Branding Tool

c. 1880
Overview

A piece of wood that has a rectangular base and then tapers to a handle.

Historical information

The brand is hand carved. It would have been dipped into thick dye and then pressed onto the back of a shorn sheep. Each farmer had their own registered brand.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2006.9
Item type
Objects
Material
Wood
Width
11 cm
Height or length
32.5000 cm
Depth
7.5000 cm
Inscriptions and markings

On the base of the wood is carved "LEE"

Year
Statement of significance

High. Unique home made brand.

Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Sunday, 16 August, 2026
Completeness
94
Permissions

Please contact the Katanning Historical Society for reproduction of image.

Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

Katanning Historical Society

Katanning Historical Society

Sheep Branding Tool
Sheep Branding Tool
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